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All-Campus Picnic

August 24, 2008

The annual All-Campus Picnic brought together students, faculty, and staff to celebrate the beginning of a new academic year. The picnic featured a musical performance by The Mint, fireworks at Roy Kirby, Jr. Stadium (courtesy of Dr. John Conkling), face painting, and a dunk tank in support of Relay for Life.

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Will Collins '09 and Della Roberts '09 show their excitement for the new school year.
Will Collins '09 and Della Roberts '09 show their excitement for the new school year.
George is dressed for campus construction.
George is dressed for campus construction.
Upperclassmen catch up with friends on summer happenings and fall plans.
Upperclassmen catch up with friends on summer happenings and fall plans.
Men's Soccer Head Coach Drew Hoffman takes a plunge in the dunk tank to raise money for Relay for Life.
Men's Soccer Head Coach Drew Hoffman takes a plunge in the dunk tank to raise money for Relay for Life.
Students enjoy the picnic foods and take-home goodies before classes begin.
Students enjoy the picnic foods and take-home goodies before classes begin.
Shannon Stocklin '12 has a heart drawn on her arm.
Shannon Stocklin '12 has a heart drawn on her arm.
Alumnus Mike Gillis '08 and Nichole Bryant '09 celebrate the end of summer.
Alumnus Mike Gillis '08 and Nichole Bryant '09 celebrate the end of summer.
This year the Campus Green provided ample space for all attending the picnic.
This year the Campus Green provided ample space for all attending the picnic.
Prepared for battle.
Prepared for battle.
Lecturer Larry Stahl, Professor Volansky, her dog, Professor Olsen, and his son Matthias enjoy each other's company.
Lecturer in Drama and Technical Director Larry Stahl, Assistant Professor of Drama Michele Volansky, her dog, Assistant Professor of English Corey Olsen, and his son Matthias enjoy each other's company.

Watch video by Christina Izzo '10.

The Mint provided picnic-goers with a beat.
The Mint provided picnic-goers with a beat.
Kaitlin Dietrich '10, Lauren Jakubowicz '10, and Juliana Mathieu '09 pose for a photo.
Kaitlin Dietrich '10, Lauren Jakubowicz '10, and Juliana Mathieu '09 pose for a photo.
Mike Golze '09 makes faces at the camera.
Mike Golze '09 makes faces at the camera.
A group of seniors reminisce that this is their last opportunity for an All-Campus Picnic photo.
A group of seniors reminisce that this is their last opportunity for an All-Campus Picnic photo.
A visitor has his face painted like a reptile.
Women's Rowing Coach Karen Saunders' son has his face painted like a reptile.
Danyelle Martin '11 is a beautiful butterfly.
Danyelle Martin '11 is a beautiful butterfly.
Catie Crampton '09, James Winn '09, and Dorothy Johnson '09 relax and socialize during this once-a-year event.
Catie Crampton '09, James Winn '09, and Dorothy Johnson '09 relax and socialize during this once-a-year event.
Fireworks rounded out the night and kicked off the new academic year.
Fireworks rounded out the night and kicked off the new academic year.

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